US Bridges

LA0830-2 over Creek

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · .44 MI North of US 425 · Structure no. 053408341400441

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,291
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0830-2 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0830-2 over Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0830-2
CrossesCreek
Location.44 MI North of US 425
RouteState Highway 830
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.80347, -91.9068
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2021)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0830-2 over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0830-2 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0830-2 over Creek carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0830-2 over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0830-2 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.